{"title":"Art, Design \u0026 Collecting","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore vintage art books, exhibition catalogues and design references, including Impressionism, George Stubbs and historic furniture design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-1959-impressionism-vol-1-skira-art-book-jean-leymarie-hardcover-dust-jacket","title":"Vintage 1959 Impressionism Vol 1 Skira Art Book Jean Leymarie Hardcover Dust Jacket","description":"A fine vintage 1959 edition of Impressionism (First Volume) by Jean Leymarie, published by Editions d'Art Albert Skira as part of the acclaimed \"The Taste of Our Time\" collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted in Switzerland, this edition features Skira's signature tipped-in high-quality color illustrations accompanying an authoritative study of French Impressionist painting. Bound in textured off-white cloth with crisp blue lettering, housed inside its original dust jacket featuring Renoir's masterpiece La Grenouillère.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Jean Leymarie (Translated by James Emmons)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Albert Skira (Geneva \/ Paris \/ New York)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Date: January 15, 1959\u003cbr\u003ePrinted In: Switzerland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 18 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding \u0026amp; Jacket: Hardcover cloth binding is firm and clean. Dust jacket shows light shelf handling along top edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior: Pages and tipped-in colour plates are well-preserved and clean. Contains a small ink inscription on the flyleaf dated 1987.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58464709509502,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/5e62ef0c-753f-4d4e-85d7-f5fc28e9462b.jpg?v=1794619542"},{"product_id":"1957-vision-and-design-roger-fry-hardcover-book-dust-jacket-chatto-windus","title":"1957 Vision and Design Roger Fry Hardcover Book Dust Jacket Chatto \u0026 Windus","description":"A classic vintage 1957 hardcover edition of Vision and Design by key Bloomsbury Group figure Roger Fry, published by Chatto \u0026amp; Windus, London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidered one of the foundational works of modern art criticism, this volume gathers Fry's most influential essays on art theory, aesthetics, and Post-Impressionism. Bound in clean dark navy cloth with crisp gilt spine text, complete with its original yellow dust wrapper containing a glowing endorsement from critic Clive Bell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Roger Fry\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chatto \u0026amp; Windus, London\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1957 (7th Impression)\u003cbr\u003eFrontispiece: Persian Miniature (c. A.D. 1300, Morgan Collection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 11 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust Jacket \u0026amp; Cover: Original dust wrapper shows minor creasing\/nicking at the top spine tip and mild age toning. Navy blue cloth boards beneath are firm and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior: Binding is sound and square; text and plate are clean throughout. Light pencilled vintage price mark on the flyleaf page.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":58464710689150,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/d6a95f6c-c61e-4143-8970-abc48e9679b1.jpg?v=1794619644"},{"product_id":"stubbs-in-the-1760s-agnew-london-exhibition-catalogue-1970-george-stubbs-art","title":"Stubbs In The 1760s Agnew London Exhibition Catalogue 1970 George Stubbs Art","description":"An original vintage 1970 exhibition catalogue titled Stubbs in the 1760s, published by Thomas Agnew \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued for the loan exhibition held between November 3rd and December 5th, 1970, in aid of the Westminster Division of the British Red Cross Society centenary. Includes high-quality printed monochrome plates of George Stubbs' masterworks along with comprehensive provenance, exhibition history, and academic commentary for each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhibition Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist: George Stubbs (1724–1806)Gallery: Thomas Agnew \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., 43 Old Bond Street, London\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 24 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood Vintage Condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover: Original pictorial card wraps with colour plate on front. Shows minor creasing along the left spine edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior: Complete and soundly bound. Title page exhibits mild light spotting\/foxing, but internal plates and text pages remain clean.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58464711999870,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/a3dfa828-7ef3-4f33-b9da-537f224a11a1.jpg?v=1794619685"},{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-furniture-designs-trade-catalogue-illustrated-london","title":"Antique Edwardian Furniture Designs Trade Catalogue Illustrated London","description":"A rare original Edwardian \/ early 20th century illustrated furniture trade catalogue, titled \"Furniture Designs\" (published in London).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive commercial trade reference featuring detailed illustrations, dimensions, timber options (Inlaid Mahogany, Satin Walnut, Oak), and original pricing for bedroom suites, wardrobes, sideboards, hall stands, desks, and library furnishings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn invaluable primary source reference for antique dealers, restorers, furniture historians, and collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Furniture Designs\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: London, UK\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Edwardian \/ Early 20th Century (c. 1905–1920)\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Oblong Trade Catalogue \/ Softcover\u003cbr\u003eContents: Comprehensive Index, Illustrated Furniture Plates \u0026amp; Price Lists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair \/ Reference Condition. The outer paper covers are heavily worn, with significant staining, rubbing, and paper loss to the front and back panels. Cloth spine tape is split\/frayed at the top. Lacks front title page\/flyleaf (opens directly onto index). Text block and internal illustrated pages are sound, bright, legible, and intact throughout.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58464713310590,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/41c5c68d-b7da-4573-9cad-3970b6eb1b26.jpg?v=1794619802"},{"product_id":"titian-master-painters-john-ruskin-antique-illustrated-art-book-musson-hardback","title":"Titian Master Painters John Ruskin Antique Illustrated Art Book Musson Hardback","description":"Master Painters: Titian, from the works of John Ruskin, published by The Musson Book Company Limited, Toronto. A small illustrated art book with a mounted colour portrait on the front cover, colour reproductions inside and decorative landscape endpapers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis copy is undated; comparable editions are catalogued around 1911. The exact printing date and edition have not been confirmed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximate measurements: 16 x 10 x 2cm. Unpacked weight: 230g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: a worn antique copy with substantial damage and loss at the top of the spine, fraying, rubbing and discolouration to the cover, and worn corners. The pages show age toning, scattered foxing and marks, with visible wear\/opening at an inner gutter. No dust jacket. Please examine all 15 photographs, including the spine and internal condition close-ups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact period volume for collectors of Ruskin, Titian and illustrated art books. Plate completeness has not been individually checked.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":58464718913918,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/blob_93661f11-b844-42d6-aaf3-05fe672eea5d.jpg?v=1794619998"},{"product_id":"greuze-and-his-models-john-rivers-1912-illustrated-art-book-gilt-hardback","title":"Greuze and His Models John Rivers 1912 Illustrated Art Book Gilt Hardback","description":"Greuze and His Models by John Rivers, published by Hutchinson \u0026amp; Co., London, in 1912. An illustrated account of the artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze and his models, in a decorative blue cloth hardback with gilt lettering and scrollwork, an oval portrait motif and patterned gilt endpapers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe title page states ‘With 44 full-page plates’. The photographs show examples of the illustrations and tissue guards. The numbered text runs to page 282, followed by the printer’s imprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: age-related rubbing and marks to the cloth, wear to the corners and spine ends, and some fading\/discolouration to the rear board. The page edges are browned, with scattered foxing and marks inside. There is wear\/splitting to the paper at an inner gutter, as photographed. No dust jacket. Please examine all 15 photographs for the binding, pages and condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn attractive period volume for an art history collection or a decorative bookshelf. Plate completeness has not been individually checked.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58464719044990,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/blob_52b8e04d-4c65-41bf-917c-988cd2a6b7fa.jpg?v=1794620017"},{"product_id":"vintage-milano-artistica-postcard-booklet-booklet-duomo-milan-cesare-capello-19","title":"Vintage Milano Artistica Postcard Booklet Booklet Duomo Milan Cesare Capello 19","description":"An authentic vintage Italian souvenir postcard booklet titled Milano Artistica – 20 Cartoline, published by Cesare Capello, Milano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in a blue card cover featuring embossed gold-gilt typography and the coat of arms of Milan. The booklet originally contained 20 perforated black-and-white phototype postcards depicting famous landmarks across Milan (such as Il Duomo, Il Coro, and historical architecture), protected by thin tissue guard leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Milano Artistica (20 Cartoline)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Cesare Capello, Milano\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Views and Architecture of Milan \/ Duomo di Milano\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Perforated Postcard Booklet \/ Carnet\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 360 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 18 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good vintage condition. Contains 19 out of the original 20 unused postcards (the 1st card has been neatly removed). The remaining 19 postcards and glassine interleaving tissues remain clean and attached to the stapled binding block. The outer blue paper cover shows age wear, light creasing, and minor tearing at the outer corners.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":58469161075070,"sku":"A1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/619c821e-df98-44a3-8241-74fad0136c7d.jpg?v=1794682101"},{"product_id":"1892-charles-dickens-characters-book-kyd-j-clayton-clark-colour-prints-framing","title":"1892 Charles Dickens Characters Book Kyd J Clayton Clark Colour Prints Framing","description":"An original Victorian c. 1892 antiquarian book edition titled Some Well-Known Characters from the Works of Charles Dickens, illustrated by renowned character artist J. Clayton Clark (\"Kyd\"). Published in London by Hildesheimer \u0026amp; Faulkner and in New York by George C. Whitney.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures full-page, vibrant chromolithographic character illustrations (including Miss Sally Brass from The Old Curiosity Shop, Fagin, and others) accompanied by excerpt pages. Includes an authentic handwritten ink gift inscription dated October 22nd, 1893 on the front flyleaf (\"A little memento from Rev'd \u0026amp; Mrs... St Mark's Church Deptford\").\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeller Note: The paper text block has completely disbound\/detached from the spine as a single block (all but 1 page loose\/detached from binding). Offered complete as an ideal print set for picture framing, art projects, or bookbinding restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator: J. Clayton Clark (\"Kyd\")\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Charles Dickens Characters (Sally Brass, Fagin, etc.)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hildesheimer \u0026amp; Faulkner, London (c. 1892)\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Inscribed and dated 1893\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover Cloth Portfolio \/ Loose Text Block \u0026amp; Plates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Measurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 25 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 18 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal text pages and full-colour plates are clean, bright, and complete. As noted, the text block is unstitched\/detached from the green cloth spine binding. The outer cover shows shelf wear, corner rubbing, and handling marks.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"DarkGreen","offer_id":58469161206142,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/129fa317-71d9-4a25-af90-9151a037946a.jpg?v=1794682124"},{"product_id":"1833-fishers-drawing-room-scrap-book-l-e-l-steel-engravings-embossed-silk-1st","title":"1833 Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book L.E.L. Steel Engravings Embossed Silk 1st","description":"1833 Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book L.E.L. Steel Engravings Embossed Silk 1st\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare 1833 first edition of Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book, featuring poetical illustrations by acclaimed Romantic writer L.E.L. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon). Published in London by H. Fisher, R. Fisher \u0026amp; P. Jackson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated throughout with numerous finely detailed full-page steel-engraved plates depicting views across Britain (including Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, Liverpool, and Lancaster) alongside international views (India, Macao) and portraiture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBound in the original publisher’s ornate rose-pink embossed watered silk with a central gilt lyre motif on the boards and gilt titling to the spine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-Book (1833)\u003cbr\u003eEditor\/Author: L.E.L. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: H. Fisher, R. Fisher \u0026amp; P. Jackson, London\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1833\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: Complete series of steel-engraved plates with tissue guards\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Publisher's Original Embossed Rose Silk with Gilt Accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 28 cm x 22 cm x 2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered in fair to good antique condition. The original silk binding shows rubbing, fading, and split wear along the spine hinges, with minor loss to the spine head and tail. Inner hinges are tender with exposed webbing\/stitching in places. Pages and engraved plates remain intact, with variable age-toning, light handling marks, and water staining present on lower margin of one plate shown in images. 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Bound in original black cloth hardback with gilt spine lettering and accompanied by its original illustrated dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Royal Doulton Figures\u003cbr\u003eAuthors: Desmond Eyles, Richard Dennis, \u0026amp; Louise Irvine\u003cbr\u003eInscription: Signed \u0026amp; Dated 1 June 1989 on half-title page\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback with Original Dust Jacket\u003cbr\u003ePage Count: 528 Pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher \/ Subject: Ceramics, Porcelain, Antiques \u0026amp; Collecting Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 31 cm x 22 cm x 4 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent overall condition. Dust jacket is clean and intact with minimal shelf wear to edges. Black cloth boards and gold gilt spine lettering are sharp and bright. Binding is tight and strong; text block and pages are crisp and clean throughout.","brand":"My Store 3","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":58469176836478,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/5488\/4734\/files\/7a3ed920-425e-4289-8f91-cdd156bcbf72.jpg?v=1794682833"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagebookden.co.uk\/collections\/art-design-collecting.oembed","provider":"The Vintage Book Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}